[News] BOG News - 19/20 Salary Cap projected to be $83 mil

[sureLoss]

This number is also pending the NHLPA using their escalator
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger
Gary Bettman says salary cap projection for next season is around $83 million.


Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
Bettman said he is “disappointed” with how Ottawa arena situation is playing out, but adds it is a complicated process

[CaptainCrunch]

4 more million for GM's to blow their brains out with

[Moneyhands23]

Good that extra 3 million will look good in tkachuks pocket for all 8 years

[TheIronMaiden]

Correct me if I am wrong, but that means that the Flames should have a little over 15M in cap space by the off season.

[CaptainCrunch]

15 million with Bennett, Tkatchuk, Hathaway, Lomberg, Mangiapane Pout Rittich and Smith looking for contracts.


So, Lomberg, Pout and probably Smith are done here at the end of the year.

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

15 million with Bennett, Tkatchuk, Hathaway, Lomberg, Mangiapane Pout Rittich and Smith looking for contracts.

Not a lot really. I'm guessing 6M at least for goaltending one way or another. Even if Tkachuck get done in the 7 range, which is optimistic, that only leave a couple of million for the rest. I'm guessing Stone and/or Frolik have to go.


At least Bouma and Murphy come off the books next year but Brouwer will hurt for awhile yet.

[mrdonkey]

Originally Posted by Jacks

Not a lot really. I'm guessing 6M at least for goaltending one way or another. Even if Tkachuck get done in the 7 range, which is optimistic, that only leave a couple of million for the rest. I'm guessing Stone and/or Frolik have to go.

There’s a chance Stone might have to retire if his blood clots are serious (knock on wood).

[ThaBrink]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

15 million with Bennett, Tkatchuk, Hathaway, Lomberg, Mangiapane Pout Rittich and Smith looking for contracts.


So, Lomberg, Pout and probably Smith are done here at the end of the year.

I have to think Lomberg comes back. Hes a solid call up if we need a 4th line energy guy. Much rather him than someone like Peluso as Lomberg can play and skates well.

Prout is probably gone and I'm 50/50 on Smith. If he pulls it together here we can run a 1a/1b with Rittich/Smith. Depends on both Smith and Gillies. Gilles looks pretty disappointing so far though. The big thing is I think Smith would sign a 1 year deal, which isnt a big deal if he doesnt work out next year. Where as an any UFA option is probably a multi year deal.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Just enough space for the Oilers to extend Chiasson

[Northendzone]

The leafs and the lightning must both be very happy as it will increase their chances of locking down thier core guys next year

[Nelson]

13-8-2

Forwards - 52.703333

Gaudreau (6.75) - Monahan (6.375) - Lindholm (4.85)
Tkachuk (8*7.75) - Backlund (5.35) - Bennett (6*3.5)
Mangiapane (2*1.25) - Ryan (3.125) - Neal (5.75)
Dube (0.778333) - Jankowski (1.675) - Frolik (4.3)
Czarnik (1.25)

Defencemen - 26.088375

Giordano (6.75) - Brodie (4.6504)
Hanifin (4.95) - Hamonic (3.857143)
Valimaki (0.894166) - Andersson (0.755833)
Kylington (0.730833) - Stone (3.50)

Goalie - 8

Rittich (2*2)
Varlamov (6*6)

Buyouts and Bonuses - 1.5-2.21

Brouwer buyout - 1.5
Max Valimaki Bonus - 0.425
Max Andersson Bonus - 0.0825
Max Mangiapane Bonus - 0.07
Max Kylington Bonus - 0.132500

The roster above costs 89.001708. When I look at this roster, the primary options to free up cap space seem to be:
-Move Stone
-Move Frolik
-Sign a cheaper goaltender

This means I'm interested in see how the current goaltenders play for the remainder of 2018-2019. Will the Flames need to sign an expensive goalie in free agency or will an option present itself from within? This also means I want to see Rittich play quite a bit.

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Just enough space for the Oilers to extend Chiasson

He's on pace for 40+ goals, give him the Draisaitl deal!!

[Enoch Root]

Cap up $4M?

Maybe our window isn't closed after this year after all.

[The Cobra]

Bennett might sign for $3.5M, but it won’t be close to 6 years.


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[Nelson]

Why not? If Nashville can get Calle Jarnkrok signed for 6*2.0, then the Flames can sign Sam Bennett for 6*3.5. Before signing his most recent contract, Calle Jarnkrok scored 0.34 points/game. Sam Bennett is currently at 0.37.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by ThaBrink

I have to think Lomberg comes back. Hes a solid call up if we need a 4th line energy guy. Much rather him than someone like Peluso as Lomberg can play and skates well.

Prout is probably gone and I'm 50/50 on Smith. If he pulls it together here we can run a 1a/1b with Rittich/Smith. Depends on both Smith and Gillies. Gilles looks pretty disappointing so far though. The big thing is I think Smith would sign a 1 year deal, which isnt a big deal if he doesnt work out next year. Where as an any UFA option is probably a multi year deal.

I actually really like Lomberg - little sparkplug that just blasts energy. However, Peluso is better at the job that is required, and IMO, is actually a better hockey player. I thought Peluso has played fairly well in his limited appearances - forechecks well, decent defensively, cycles well - every game he is in it seems that the 4th line has moments of hemming in the opposition.

[ricardodw]

Originally Posted by Nelson

13-8-2

Forwards - 52.703333

Gaudreau (6.75) - Monahan (6.375) - Lindholm (4.85)
Tkachuk (8*7.75) - Backlund (5.35) - Bennett (6*3.5)
Mangiapane (2*1.25) - Ryan (3.125) - Neal (5.75)
Dube (0.778333) - Jankowski (1.675) - Frolik (4.3)
Czarnik (1.25)

Defencemen - 26.088375

Giordano (6.75) - Brodie (4.6504)
Hanifin (4.95) - Hamonic (3.857143)
Valimaki (0.894166) - Andersson (0.755833)
Kylington (0.730833) - Stone (3.50)

Goalie - 8

Rittich (2*2)
Varlamov (6*6)

Buyouts and Bonuses - 1.5-2.21

Brouwer buyout - 1.5
Max Valimaki Bonus - 0.425
Max Andersson Bonus - 0.0825
Max Mangiapane Bonus - 0.07
Max Kylington Bonus - 0.132500

The roster above costs 89.001708. When I look at this roster, the primary options to free up cap space seem to be:
-Move Stone
-Move Frolik
-Sign a cheaper goaltender

This means I'm interested in see how the current goaltenders play for the remainder of 2018-2019. Will the Flames need to sign an expensive goalie in free agency or will an option present itself from within? This also means I want to see Rittich play quite a bit.

If Rittich plays at his current level ( #1 on a playoff team) he will get a lot more than a 2x2 out of arbitration.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Bennett might sign for $3.5M, but it won’t be close to 6 years.


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Unless Bennett really ups hisnoffensive game over the next 50 he is going to have to give up some UFA years if he wants $3.5M. I think a 5 year deal at that price should work for both sides. Maybe 4M x 6 years is the right number?

Tkachuk should be an 8 year deal for the Flames but Treliving will likely go 6 years to bring down the cap hit

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by ricardodw

If Rittich plays at his current level ( #1 on a playoff team) he will get a lot more than a 2x2 out of arbitration.

On pretty much just one year of NHL play? I doubt it. John Gibson made $2.3 on his second contract after a good year in tandem with Andersen that saw his team make the POs and make Andersen expendable (and where he was more obviously the goalie of the future).

[Toonage]

Rittich is probably looking at $1.25M for a few years

Varlamov will get around $7M from the Flames